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Nikon D3100 2 manual Exposure Compensation, Display exposure compensation options, Choose a value

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Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (0 79). Choose from values between

–5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. In general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker.

–1 EV

No exposure compensation

+1 EV

1Place the cursor in the information display.

If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the P button. Press the P button again to place the cursor in the information display.

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Information display

Pbutton

2Display exposure compensation options.

Highlight exposure compensation in the information display and press J.

3Choose a value.

Highlight a value and press J. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.

Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0. Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.

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Nikon D3100 2 manual Exposure Compensation, Display exposure compensation options, Choose a value

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Reference Manual Error Messages Where to Find ItIndex WRecent Settings GThe Setup MenuOThe Playback Menu IThe Shooting MenuViewing Photographs Taking PhotographsMaintenance and Optional Accessories Menus and SettingsRetouching Photographs ConnectionsTable of Contents Live View Release ModeRecording and Viewing Movies More on Photography All ModesConnections 115 More on PlaybackVii Menu Guide 129Viii Technical Notes 167For Your Safety AObserve proper precautions when handling the charger AObserve proper precautions when handling batteriesUse only batteries approved for use in this equipment AUse appropriate cablesPage Xii Battery ChargerItems prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced XiiiComply with copyright notices Before Taking Important Pictures XivLife-Long Learning Overview Symbols and ConventionsThis icon marks references to other pages in this manual Camera Body Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body Power SwitchCamera offers a choice of the following shooting modes Mode Mode DialRelease-Mode Selector ESelf-timer 08Single frame IContinuous 0Button Information DisplayRotating the Camera Hiding Shooting InformationShutter-Speed and Aperture Displays See AlsoChoose a combination of aperture and shutter speed mode P 0 Command DialChoose an aperture mode a 0 Choose an aperture mode MChoose a flash mode 0 Set exposure Compensation Mode P, S, or aViewfinder ViewfinderTo display the on-screen guide, rotate the mode dial to g 0 Guide ModeCamera Menus Display the menus Using Camera MenusHighlight the icon for the current menu Select a menuHighlight a menu item Position the cursor in the selected menuDisplay options Highlight an optionFirst Steps Charge the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber cover Insert the BatteryClose the battery-chamber cover Turn the camera offAutofocus Attach a LensDetaching the Lens Vibration Reduction VRCPU Lenses with Aperture Rings Vibration ReductionBasic Setup Clock Battery Setup MenuCamera Clock Open the card slot cover Insert a Memory CardInsert the memory card Slide the card slot cover out q and open the card slot wTurn the camera on Display format options Format the Memory CardHighlight Yes Press JAdjusting Viewfinder Focus Adjust Viewfinder FocusRemove the lens cap Turn the camera on Focus the viewfinder Image Sensor Cleaning Check the battery levelPoint-and-Shoot Photography i and j Modes Turn the Camera OnTo shoot where use of a flash is prohibited Select i or j ModeCheck the number of exposures remaining Frame the Photograph Using a Zoom LensReady the camera Frame the photographIn-focus indicator Description Check the indicators in the viewfinderFocus ShootAuto-Meter Off Shutter-Release ButtonBuilt-in Flash Creative Photography Scene Modes Mode DialScene Modes ModeUse of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur PChildPress the K button Basic PlaybackView additional pictures Photograph will be displayed in the monitorDisplay the photograph Deleting Unwanted PhotographsDelete the photograph DeletePage Change camera settings Shoot View/delete Set up Take picturesGuide More Settings Guide Mode MenusShoot Start ShootingView/Delete Set UpFlicker reduction Eye-Fi upload Use Framing Photographs in the Monitor Rotate the live view switchFollow the steps below to take photographs in live view Choose an AF-area mode Choose a focus modePress the P button again to return to live view Choose the focus point Subject Tracking FocusRotate the live view switch to exit live view mode Exit live view modeTake the picture Flicker Shooting in Live View ModeExposure Compensation Count Down DisplayManual Focus Using Autofocus in Live ViewWill appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner OutPage Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view modeAs described in of Live View 0 See on page 38 for more informationEnd recording Start recordingPress the movie-record button to start recording Be locked by pressing the AE-L/AF-Lbutton 0 80 orSelect Movie settings Movie SettingsChoose frame size and sound recording options Audio SoundCount-Down Display Recording MoviesFollowing operations can be performed Viewing MoviesUse Description 2IconTrimming Movies Editing MoviesDisplay a movie full frame Choose a starting or end pointDelete frames Choose an optionSave the copy Trimming MoviesView the movie and choose a frame Saving Selected FramesChoose Save selected frame Create a still copyChoosing a Release Mode Select self-timer mode Self-Timer ModeMount the camera on a tripod Take the photographFocus Focus ModePlace the cursor in the information display Display focus-mode optionsGetting Good Results with Autofocus Continuous-servo AutofocusBeep Speaker AF-Assist IlluminatorDisplay AF-area mode options AF-Area ModeOption Description Single-point AF 3D-tracking 11 Points Focus Lock Focus Point SelectionRecompose the photograph and shoot Lock focusAE-L/AF-L Button Slide the switch to M Set the lens focus-mode switchManual Focus Selecting Manual Focus with the CameraElectronic Rangefinder Exposure IndicatorFocal Plane Position Is 46.5 mm 1.83Image Quality Image Quality and SizeDisplay image quality options Choose a file format and compression ratio image qualityNEF RAW Images Choose a file typeNEF RAW + Jpeg Fine File NamesDisplay image size options Image SizeChoose an image size Using the Built-in Flash i, k, p, n, and oModes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Choose a flash mode 0 Take picturesDisplay flash mode options Flash ModeChoose a flash mode Flash modes available vary with shooting modeFlash Modes Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Mode Shutter speedN, P, a Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash RangeDisplay ISO sensitivity options ISO SensitivityChoose an ISO sensitivity Hi 1/Hi AutoShutter Speed and Aperture Mode DescriptionLens Aperture Rings Shutter Speed and ApertureCommand dial flexible program. Rotate the dial Mode P Programmed AutoFrame a photograph, focus, and shoot Flexible ProgramChoose a shutter speed Mode S Shutter-Priority AutoTo take photographs in shutter-priority auto Choose an aperture Mode a Aperture-Priority AutoTo take photographs in aperture-priority auto Choose aperture and shutter speed Mode M ManualSelf-timer Mode Long Time-Exposures M Mode OnlyOpen the shutter Close the shutterMetering ExposureDisplay metering options Choose a metering methodSet metering to M or N0 Autoexposure LockLock exposure Recompose the photographDisplay exposure compensation options Exposure CompensationChoose a value Using a Flash Mode ME Button Display flash compensation options Flash CompensationButton Y M and E ButtonsOptional Flash Units Display Active D-Lighting options Active D-LightingActive D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting Active D-LightingDisplay white balance options White BalanceChoose a white balance option Cool-white fl ,200 K Color TemperatureDay white fluorescent 5,000 K Shade 8,000 K Fn Button Select a white balance option Fine-Tuning White BalanceFine tune white balance Save changes and exitMeasuring a Value for Preset White Balance Preset ManualSelect Preset manual Light a reference objectCheck the results Measure white balancePreset White Balance Measuring Preset White BalanceOther Methods for Measuring Preset White Balance Studio SettingsCopying White Balance from a Photograph Selecting a Picture Control Picture ControlsDisplay Picture Controls Choose a Picture ControlModifying Picture Controls Adjust settingsDisplay the Picture Control menu Select a Picture ControlPicture Control Settings Picture Control Grid Previous SettingsFilter Effects Monochrome Only Option Description YellowGP-1 GPS Unit Setup Menu OptionsFull-Frame Playback 100 Photo Information101 RGB HistogramPlayback Zoom HistogramsShooting Data Page 1 Highlights102 Shooting Data Page 3 Shooting Data Page 2103 Overview Data GPS Data104 105 Thumbnail Playback106 Calendar Playback107 Select an image Protecting Photographs from DeletionPress the L a button 108Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback Deleting PhotographsPress the O button Press the O button againSelected Deleting Selected Photographs Playback MenuChoose Select Date Select Date Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected DateHighlight a date Select the highlighted dateSelect Slide show Slide ShowsSelect Start 112113 114 Before Connecting the Camera Connecting to a ComputerSupplied Software Supported Operating SystemsTurn the camera off Turn the computer on Connecting the CameraConnect the USB cable Turn the camera on Transfer photographsPrinting Photographs Connecting the PrinterTurn the camera off Connect the USB cable 117Select a picture Printing Pictures One at a TimeDisplay printing options 118119 Adjust printing optionsPress 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select No.Start printing Printing Multiple PicturesDisplay the PictBridge menu 120121 Select pictures or choose a date122 ErrorsTo previous menu MenuSelect Index print Creating Index Prints123 Select pictures Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetDisplay imprint options 124Complete the print order Select imprint options125 Highlight Done and press J to complete the print orderStandard Definition Devices Viewing Photographs on TVConnect the A/V cable as shown 126High-Definition Devices Close the Connector CoverConnect the Hdmi cable as shown 127Hdmi Options Output ResolutionDevice Control 128129 Playback FolderPlayback menu contains the following options Choose a folder for playbackImage Review Display ModeRotate Tall 130Select Yes to reset shooting menu settings Reset Shooting Options131 Shooting menu contains the following optionsAdjust ISO sensitivity 0 ISO Sensitivity SettingsAuto ISO Sensitivity 132Color Space Auto Distortion Control133 Focus mode when e Auto-area AF is selected for AF-area If On is selected and lighting is poor when photographs areNoise Reduction AF-Assist135 Built-in FlashManual SB-400Reset Setup Options BThe Setup Menu Camera SetupSetup menu contains the following options 136Info Display Format LCD BrightnessSelect a format Select a background colorClassic display is shown below 138Auto Info Display Video ModeFlicker Reduction Time Zone and DateImage Comment Language140 Dust off Ref Photo Auto Image RotationChoose a start option 141Acquire dust off reference data Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder142 Image Dust Off Reference DataSelf-Timer Delay Auto off Timers143 Using the Electronic Rangefinder Indicator DescriptionBeep RangefinderFile Number Sequence KReset145 File Number SequenceFn Button ButtonsAE-L/AF-L Button AE LockDate Imprint Slot Empty Release Lock147 148 Date CounterNaming and Renaming Folders Storage Folder149 Folder NamesFirmware Version Eye-Fi Upload150 View the current camera firmware version151 NThe Retouch MenuDisplay retouch options Creating Retouched CopiesSelect retouch options Create a retouched copyRed-Eye Correction Lighting153 Rapidly to other areas of frame. NavigationMonochrome Trim154 Selected image press 1 to increase color155 Filter EffectsIntensifier , or blues Blue intensifier . Press 1 to Small Picture Color BalanceSelect Choose size 156157 Choose the desired sizeHighlight Select image and press Deselect. Selected pictures are marked by anSelect Image overlay Image OverlayDisplay NEF RAW images Highlight a photographSet gain Select the second photographHighlight the Preview column Preview the overlayNEF RAW Processing Adjust NEF RAW processing settingsSelect NEF RAW processing Select a photographStraighten Quick RetouchDistortion Control 161Color Outline FisheyePerspective Control 162163 Miniature EffectPress Description Select Before and after Before and AfterCompare the copy with the original 164Removing Items from the Recent Settings Menu MRecent Settings165 166 Compatible CPU Lenses Compatible Lenses167 IX Nikkor LensesIdentifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses 168Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses169 Lens 170AF-Assist Illumination 171Calculating Angle of View Optional Flash Units Speedlights Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories172 AS-15 Sync Terminal AdapterCLS-Compatible Flash Units Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS173 Guide Number174 Other Flash UnitsSB-900 AF-assist illumination is available for all focus 175Is available only with the focus points shown at right Shown at right176 Other Accessories177 Approved Memory CardsInsert the EP-5A power connector Attaching a Power Connector and AC AdapterConnect the AC adapter 178Caring for the Camera CleaningStorage 179Display the Clean image sensor menu Clean NowSelect Clean now Low-Pass FilterSelect Clean at Clean AtSelect an option 181Manual Cleaning Use a Reliable Power Source Clean the filter183 Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter184 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions185 Noise reduction AF-area mode Viewfinder Available SettingsFocus mode Flexible program 186187 Memory Card CapacityDisplay TroubleshootingShooting All Modes 188189 Shooting P, S, A, M Adjust Set Picture Control settings 0Playback 190191 Miscellaneous192 Error Messages193 194 Nikon D3100 Digital Camera Specifications195 196 197 198 199 200 AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Keep the CPU contacts clean201 CameraOptional Accessories Supplied Accessories202 Subject does not fill the focus point203 Supported StandardsTrademark Information 204 Battery LifeOnce every other shot. Live view not used 205 Index104 206131 2076MB09111-01